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# Planets

This year
2024
New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like
All time
Planetary bodies seen for first time in habitable zone of dead star
Quiz: How much do you know about the planet Mars?
Five astronomical highlights the skies have in store in 2021
QUIZ: How much do you know about the planet Venus?
Saturn is losing its rings at the 'worst-case scenario' rate
Seven planets in Milky Way have water and are potentially 'habitable'
"A giant surprise": New photos reveal previously unseen mountains on Pluto
What's under the icy seas of Europa? NASA plans to find out
What were you doing at 15? This boy found a new planet 1,000 light years from Earth
This space suit isn't from a new sci-fi movie. NASA astronauts might wear this to Mars
'Get your ass to Mars': Buzz Aldrin wants humans to permanently occupy Mars
These stunning Hubble images show us the secrets of the universe
'It's not like Star Trek': This is a big weekend for NASA's plans to land a human on Mars
Football on Jupiter, Mars or Saturn? Sepp Blatter thinks it could happen some day
Look up! We'll have the best view of Mars in two years tonight
Opinion: We have found Earth's Cousin outside our solar system ... but what does that mean?
NASA finds 'bonanza' of 715 new planets, but how many could support life?
Is there life on Mars? Ten years on the Opportunity rover is still looking
Column: Stargazing for beginners – get the most out of these dark winter nights
International Space Station to pass in front of the moon tonight
Scientists launch animal sperm bank to recreate populations on other planets
NASA's planet-hunting spacecraft is broken - but they're determined to fix it
Earth isn't so special anymore, apparently
Astronomers reveal the smallest planet ever discovered by humans
Column: Why I want to be Ireland's first female astronaut
Column: Why it’s important to look at the stars – literally
The top 5 planets that are 'prime candidates' for harbouring life
Astronomers find diamond planet twice the size of Earth
Blue moon to be visible tomorrow night
PIC: If Jupiter were as close to Earth as the moon is...
Is today the longest day of the year? Or tomorrow?
NASA refines Mars landing – but brings it closer to dangerous landing zone
VIDEO: Venus passes in front of the sun for the last time before 2117
Astronomers gear up for rare Venus Transit solar event
European Space Agency sets sights on Jupiter
Mars Watch: Tonight's your chance to see the red planet
Bright stars: What to see in the sky tonight
'Double Planet' in the skies tonight, as Venus and Jupiter blaze together
Northern Lights might be visible over Ireland tonight